Nanotechnology-Enabled COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines contain synthetic mRNA sequences encoded for the Spike proteins expressed on the surface of SARS-CoV-2, and utilize the host cells to produce specific antigens that stimulate both humoral and cellular immunities. Lipid nanoparticles are essential to facilitate the intracellula...

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Main Authors: Yu Gao, Kaiyun Yang, Andrew N. Shelling, Zimei Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Encyclopedia
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/1/3/59